Walter Williams
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter Williams, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Donjon Farm, France, July 15 – 17, 1918. Despite severe injuries, Corporal Williams remained at his post through a terrific shelling, firing his piece and directing his squad for two days before allowing himself to be evacuated.